I'm feeling good. I don't know why. Maybe it's because I actually was able to get myself up at a normal hour today. Maybe it's because I know exactly what I need to accomplish today. Maybe it's because I have chill plans tonight with some of my best friends in the city. Maybe it's because I have some great people around me all the time. Maybe it's because the only thing that has been bringing me down is school, but those negative feelings have lessened due to a little dose of perspective.
Dave's Son is my hero.
Chau just got called back for a lead role in a new Broadway musical.
Darryl just left Mamma Mia and is starting rehearsals on monday for Bombay Dreams.
Anna's voice is one thing that immediately calms me down. Track 3 on her demo is my fav.
I start giggling every time someone I know exhibits uncanny skill in something. Like Alison when she sings like it's nothing. Or Chaney when he puts together a bizarre ensemble. Or Leslie when she choreographs anything. Or Erica when she speaks so eloquently. Or Babbs expressing himself on stage, in person, in life. Or Lilly when she just makes me laugh while continuing to impress the hell out of me. Or Eric when he motivates people just by standing there and being himself. Or Annie being the ultimate academic/athlete (we're talking Rhodes Scholar finalist and Division I Volleyball star) while still being goofy and fun and loving and amazing. Or Stef doing anything she wants.
And that's just some of them.
I have fuckin' talented friends. Love them all.
posted by phat tony 1:19 PM
when it rains, it pours. I feel as though I'm perpetually bored or drowning in work. Right now I'm drowning. So much to do, so little time to do it in. Actually, I feel like there COULD be time, but ever since I started law school, I've somehow lost my formerly evolved abilities in time management. Sucks. Eh, I'm trying to stay positive. Have a great Monday, everyone!
posted by phat tony 11:10 AM
Okay, one thing I can't really stand is any sort of tv show or movie largely based on creating awkward moments. American Idol, what? Those auditions made me speechless... I... I don't know what to say... it's like I was drained of all energy by feeling so intensely horrible for these terribly untalented folks. It was like a car accident... so bad, but you can't help but watch and cringe.
posted by phat tony 9:03 PM
So I got back from Cali yesterday morning, landing around 9am. I got back to my apartment around 10am. I went to my first class of the semester at 11am. Is it bad that I'm already dreading this semester? My classes include Corporations, Trademarks, & Administrative Law. I'm also thinking about an Advanced Constitutional Law class (1st Amendment) and "The Art of the Deal." Could I be more corporate/boring? (rhetorical) Is this my life now? Talk about a contrast.
posted by phat tony 3:21 PM
I really love this time of year if only for the fact that tons of great people come to visit NYC... we're just surrounded, and it's great. It's also nice because, for now atleast, there's actually something like winter break, when I can take random trips like the one I'm taking in about 10 hours to Southern California!!! Yep, going to L.A. for a few days, then to San Diego, then BACK to L.A., then late Sunday night, back to NYC... for class. Brilliant.
If you're in southern cali this week (Jan 5-11), definitely give me a call. I'll have a car so I can get to where you are... I'm 25 now, so I can rent hassle-free. Amazing.
posted by phat tony 1:55 AM
It's a brand new year... it could be a fresh start, or atleast provide motivation for a little bit of tweaking... (can someone tweak law school out of my life right now, thanks... or maybe tweak my ass to the gym? Eh... that didn't come out the way I meant... whoops.)
It's funny how some things don't (and probably will never) work out... it's also funny how some things do.
I'm lucky. Incredibly lucky. I have talented, intelligent, beautiful people around me all the time. I heard from some of those people who are just as amazing but aren't in the city when the ball dropped. It's easy to smile when you know how much love is always around you, and you start to wonder why you let yourself sweat the petty shit when there's just so much to be happy about.
posted by phat tony 1:33 PM
